A classic read ...

IMHO Peter Egan is one of the finest automotive writers to walk the earth. He also used to write for Cycle magazine before it's demise and now writes for Cycle World. Here's an example "A Tale of Two Nortons":

http://www.cycleworld.com/article.asp?section_id=3&article_id=773

I've been reading his articles since I was a teenager and his articles have had a big influence on my own writing style.